In April 2011 the Government published a list of the 10 outcomes that should be achieved if the autism strategy and statutory guidance can be judged as a success. These are:

Adults with autism achieve better health outcomes

Adults with autism are included and economically active

Adults with autism are living in accommodation that meets their needs

Adults with autism are benefiting from the personalisation agenda in health and social care, and can access personal budgets

Adults with autism are no longer managed inappropriately in the criminal justice system

Adults with autism, their families and carers are satisfied with local services

Adults with autism are involved in service planning

Local authorities and partners know how many adults with autism live in the area

A clear and trusted diagnostic pathway is available locally.

Health and social care staff make reasonable adjustments to services to meet the needs of adults with autism.

These ambitious objectives will be best achieved through partnership working between local authorities, the NHS, the voluntary sector and individuals directly affected by autism. Overview and Scrutiny Committees are ideally placed to support this process.

Lack of resources will not necessarily be a good reason for them not implementing the strategy.

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Aimed at people of all ages, on the autistic spectrum, as well as the families/carers. We can help you to access a whole range of services, as we work alongside a large network of service providers throughout Gateshead and the north-east. We also meet an work regularly with local and regional autism working groups, to influence changes to “better” peoples lives, which are affected by autism.